TWISTED TOWER DIRE "The Isle Of Hydra" DoLP Metal Supremacy
When they released their demo and their first album, they didn't catch my
interest. But this second album is another story. TWISTED TOWER DIRE has
entered the kingdom of epic metal. "The Isle Of Hydra" and "The Dagger's
Blade" are fantastic anthems. "When The Daylight Fades" and "The Longing"
are great stormriders. "Final Stand" and "Beyond The Gate" are magic epic
pieces. "Ride The Night" and "Sign Of The Storm" are heavy and powerful.
"Dying Breath" is an unforgettable ballad full of emotion. There is a cover
of "A Dangerous Meeting", and they have given to the Mercyful Fate song a
second life by transforming it (without desecrating it) in an epic metal
song. This dolp is always one hour of intense listening pleasure because
of the high quality and the very good musicianship. Note there are one rose
vinyl and one blue vinyl. A fine day to buy vinyl...
Patrick Lefevre
TWISTED TOWER DIRE “The Dagger’s Blade” 7’’ Maniacal
Release two for this small american label and it’s another vinyl jewel. Side
A is the brilliant hymn “The Dagger’s Blade” taken from the “Isle Of The
Hydra” album. Side B is new track “False Orion”, mid tempo and very convincing,
maybe a very good sign for the next TWISTED TOWER DIRE album. This 7’’ comes
in green vinyl.
Patrick Lefevre
TWISTED TOWER DIRE “The Secret Demos” Pic 12’’ Stormbringer
The secrets are revealed on side A. The raw demo versions of “When The Daylight
Fades” and “Final Stand” which allowed TWISTED TOWER DIRE to sign a
deal for their second record (and “Isle Of The Hydra” has proved the deal
was deserved !). Two covers on side B, QUEENSRYCHE’s “Queen Of The Reich”
and RUSH’s “The Temples Of Syrinx”. They are well played, but I was disappointed
as I was waiting for old demo tracks with the female vocalist. Anyway, a
good complement of the “Isle Of The Hydra” album.
Patrick Lefevre
TWISTED TOWER DIRE "Axes & Honor" 7'' Remedy
Well, I don't know if this 7'' will be an appetizer for the upcoming album,
because I have found the song on side A (which will be also on the lp) not
very convincing. "Axes & Honour" is mid-tempo with a chorus trying to
be catchy, but nothing happens, just the thought that this is really an average
song. The non-album track, on side B, saves this 7''. "Wings Of Darkness"
is a cover of TAROT, and this song has the right power, which means that
at least 50 % of this 7'' is enjoyable. I doubt that the new album will be
of the same high quality than the mighty "Isle Of The Hydra".
Patrick Lefevre
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